Climate Insights for Salluit

Kativik, Nunavik, Canada

Hottest
July
14°C peak57°F peak
Coldest
February
-30°C low-22°F low
Wettest
July
66 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Salluit is cold. The average annual temperature is -7°C and approximately 463 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 66 mm of rainfall. Salluit is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -30°C. Salluit experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Salluit is cold. The average annual temperature is 19°F and approximately 18.2 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Salluit is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -22°F. Salluit experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -21°Average: -24°Min: -27°FebMax: -24°Average: -27°Min: -30°MarMax: -16°Average: -20°Min: -23°AprMax: -9°Average: -12°Min: -15°MayMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -6°JunMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°JulMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°AugMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 6°SepMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 2°OctMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°NovMax: -7°Average: -9°Min: -11°DecMax: -14°Average: -17°Min: -20°
Max
Average
Min
-30°F-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -6°FAverage: -11°FMin: -16°FFebMax: -11°FAverage: -17°FMin: -22°FMarMax: 2°FAverage: -4°FMin: -10°FAprMax: 17°FAverage: 10°FMin: 5°FMayMax: 30°FAverage: 25°FMin: 21°FJunMax: 45°FAverage: 39°FMin: 34°FJulMax: 57°FAverage: 50°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 54°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 45°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FOctMax: 33°FAverage: 29°FMin: 26°FNovMax: 20°FAverage: 16°FMin: 12°FDecMax: 7°FAverage: 2°FMin: -3°F
Max
Average
Min

Salluit has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 10°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -30°C and an average temperature of -27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Salluit has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 79°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 50°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°F and an average temperature of -17°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 19mmFebPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 10mmMarPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 17mmAprPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 26mmMayPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 34mmJunPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 13mmJulPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 36mmNovPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 32mmDecPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 30mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 10inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 13inJunPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 5inJulPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 14inNovPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13inDecPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 12in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Salluit is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 463 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 66 mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10 mm. That's 56 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Salluit receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 228cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 36cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Salluit is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 2.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Salluit receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 90in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 14in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Salluit is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Salluit is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salluit based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salluit based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-27 °C-16 °F
-21 °C-6 °F
15 km/h9 mph
19 mm0.8 in
19 cm8 in
Feb
-30 °C-22 °F
-24 °C-11 °F
14 km/h9 mph
10 mm0.4 in
10 cm4 in
Mar
-23 °C-10 °F
-16 °C2 °F
15 km/h9 mph
17 mm0.7 in
17 cm7 in
Apr
-15 °C5 °F
-9 °C17 °F
16 km/h10 mph
26 mm1 in
26 cm10 in
May
-6 °C21 °F
-1 °C30 °F
16 km/h10 mph
40 mm1.6 in
34 cm13 in
Jun
1 °C34 °F
7 °C45 °F
13 km/h8 mph
46 mm1.8 in
13 cm5 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
14 °C57 °F
13 km/h8 mph
66 mm2.6 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
12 °C54 °F
16 km/h10 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
2 °C36 °F
7 °C45 °F
16 km/h10 mph
56 mm2.2 in
9 cm4 in
OctCurrent
-4 °C26 °F
0 °C33 °F
17 km/h11 mph
56 mm2.2 in
36 cm14 in
Nov
-11 °C12 °F
-7 °C20 °F
15 km/h10 mph
32 mm1.3 in
32 cm13 in
Dec
-20 °C-3 °F
-14 °C7 °F
17 km/h10 mph
30 mm1.2 in
30 cm12 in